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Kirk Herbstreit stood ten toes down on his national championship pick heading into the 2026 college football season.

Kirk Herbstreit Stands Firm on National Championship Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season

Matt De Lima

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Aug 25, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith talks to head coach Ryan Day during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026.

The 5 Biggest Coaching Showdowns of the 2026 College Football Season

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 25, 2026

They Might Not All Be Title Contenders, But These 25 College Football Teams Are Must Watch

Zach Koons

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Aug 25, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Miami Beach, Florida, USA; ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit at media day for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship at Miami Beach Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kirk Herbstreit Makes His Big Ten and SEC Championship Picks Official

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 25, 2026

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Quarterback Sam Leavitt 10 during LSU Football practice. August 18, 2026.

Top 7 College Football Players to Collect Before the Season

Brendan Darr

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Aug 24, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles participates in the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

Julian Sayin Named To Manning Award Watch List Ahead of Showdown With Arch Manning

Hanna Williford

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Aug 24, 2026

Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit on the ESPN ‘College GameDay’ set during the 2026 Rose Bowl.

Predicting Where ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Will Head for Each Week of 2026 Football Season

Dan Lyons

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Aug 24, 2026

Ohio State walloped Michigan in last year’s rivalry showdown. This season’s version should be just as spicy.

College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Dan Lyons

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Aug 24, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on during the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Ryan Day Now Knows Quarterback Ohio State Will Play vs. Ball State in Week 1

Zain Bando

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Aug 24, 2026

Arch Manning and the Longhorns host Ohio State in Week 2 this season.

10 College Football Games You Can’t Miss in 2026

Patrick Andres

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Aug 24, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) runs past Grambling State Tigers defensive back Quintin Talley (0) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.

Ohio State Football Names Seven Team Captains Ahead of 2026 Season

Dylan Buganski

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Aug 23, 2026

Mar 7, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

What Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud’s Second Years Suggest About Julian Sayin’s 2026

Chip Minnich

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Aug 23, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith talks to head coach Ryan Day during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026.

3 Things We Learned About the New Ohio State Football Offense

John Hobbs

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Aug 23, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025. Ohio State won 24-6.

What Ohio State Football’s Preseason Means for Buckeyes Transfer Portal Future

Zain Bando

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Aug 23, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linemen Carson Hinzman (75) and Luke Montgomery (51) stretch during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026.

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Compliments Offensive Line for Offseason Growth

Dylan Buganski

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Aug 22, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC Fans Won't Like Trojans' Bowl Game Projection Before the Season

Cristian Vasquez

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Aug 22, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Blain Bradford (16) participates in the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

2 Things We Learned About the New Ohio State Football Defense

Josh Deeds

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Aug 22, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.

Ohio State Senior Wide Receiver Brandon Inniss Earns Block O Honors

Cody Croy

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Aug 22, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (right) and defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart (4) pose with fans after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Biggest Questions for USC Trojans After Jahkeem Stewart Injury

Charlie Viehl

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Aug 22, 2026

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